Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Quidenham, Norwich, NR16 2NZActual salary: £25,015.19 - £27,302.29 dependant on qualifications
Hourly rate: £14.00 - £15.28 per hour
Hours:
- 40 hours per week
- Term Time only
- Monday - Friday
- 8.30am - 4.30pm (5pm on Thursday, extra half hour taken off on another day)
Aurora Eccles School:
We’re currently looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our school. The successful candidate will support the Class Teacher with all elements of the day to day running of the class and to teach whole classes, groups and individual lessons in consultation with the Class Teacher on a regular basis across a range of classes.
Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora Eccles School in Quidenham, Norwich provides day placements for students aged 11 to 16 years primarily with communication and interaction difficulties or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Some may be on the autistic spectrum or have anxieties and difficulties that create barriers to learning.
With small classes, a maximum of 10 students and a minimum of 3 staff per class you can focus on the needs of each student. There is a full clinical team onsite to support at all times and you will have the support of an experienced and stable SLT.
Main Purpose of the Role:Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils according to the school’s policies, including safeguarding and PREVENT.
To lead in the absence of any Class Teachers across the school.
Support the day to day running of classes across the school and take the lead in the absence of a class teacher.
Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities
Reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainmentParticipate in the planning and evaluation of learning activities.
Be a role model for new staff and supervise and guide less experienced TAs.
Further professional development by engaging in reflective practices and continuous professional development and appraisal, including attending all statutory training provided by the school.
Contribute to the community life of the school by taking an active part in the preparation and celebration of both community and multi-cultural events.
Respond to the varying and changing needs of the school and undertake duties and tasks to the highest ability in order to achieve the smooth running of the school.
Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of Eccles when required.
Skills and QualificationsThe Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification, or demonstrate equivalent skill level.
GCSE Maths and English Language qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
Knowledge and Experience: Relevant knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN, SLD/PMLD, ADHD and ASD
Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection proceduresExperience of managing a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviours that challenge.
Experience working within education is advantageous
Experience of working within a multi-cultural, inclusive setting
Due to the rural location of the school, candidates are strongly advised to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.
Benefits and Additional InformationBe part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes: Life assurance
Enhanced PensionFree lunches when working
Free onsite parking
Perkbox - offering high street discounts
Employee assistance programme
Car lease scheme
Fully funded training and qualifications
Bike to work scheme
Family Swim
Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more
How to Apply:
You can apply online by completing our online application form. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.